NFL Week 7 First Touchdown Scorers Picks & Predictions (2025)
Someone must score the first touchdown of the game, and this article will help you increase your odds of hitting on that player based on matchups and team strengths. It features the best selections for the Sunday slate.
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NFL Week 7 First Touchdown Scorers Picks & Predictions
Las Vegas Raiders @ Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs have found their offensive rhythm recently. They are averaging 31.7 points per game over their last three games, and wide receiver Rashee Rice is back this week. I expect them to score a lot again, and Kareem Hunt may be the one punching it in.
Hunt has 11 red-zone carries this season and has scored three times. He is the Chiefs’ definitive goal-line back and a good bet to score first this week.
Pick: Kareem Hunt (+700 via bet365)
Philadelphia Eagles @ Minnesota Vikings
The Eagles are the best team in the league in first-quarter points per game. They have averaged eight points per first quarter and nine in their last three games. They know how to get off to a hot start.
A.J. Brown leads the team with 7.5 targets per game, but his production is not up to his usual standard. That could change this week. The Vikings have a stellar pass defense, but are exploitable on the perimeter. They allow the ninth-most PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers. He may not have the best matchup, but Brown is live for an explosive play.
Pick: A.J. Brown (+1100 via DraftKings Sportsbook)
New York Giants @ Denver Broncos
RJ Harvey is averaging three targets per game, and that number has steadily increased from the start of the season. He only played 28% of snaps last week against the Jets, but head coach Sean Payton had some insight on his usage recently. He said Harvey is a special type of player with the ball in his hands, and the only thing holding him back is himself not calling his number enough.
Harvey is efficient with the ball in his hands, averaging 4.7 yards per rush and 6.8 yards per reception. He has only six red-zone touches this season, but this is a good matchup to take a shot on Harvey, hoping that Payton utilizes him more.
Pick: RJ Harvey (+1200 via FanDuel Sportsbook)
Indianapolis Colts @ Los Angeles Chargers
Tyler Warren leads the Colts in targets per game (6.7) and red-zone targets with seven. He has scored the first touchdown three times this season, while the Colts have had the first possession in 80% of their games.
The Chargers present a tough matchup for Warren, but he should have opportunities given his usage. They only allow 3.67 receptions and 32.67 yards per game to the tight end position, but have allowed a touchdown to a tight end in half of their games this season. Warren could stay hot in the first touchdown scorer department this week.
Pick: Tyler Warren (+1000 via DraftKings Sportsbook)
Washington Commanders @ Dallas Cowboys
The Commanders and Jayden Daniels typically start slow, but so do the Cowboys. They also both rank in the bottom-third of the league in first-quarter points allowed. Daniels has a great matchup in terms of passing this week, but he may also have room to run this week.
Daniels is averaging 4.9 yards per carry this season, but has not scored a rushing touchdown this season. This game is projected to have a total of 54.5 points and is likely to be a shootout. I expect Daniels to have a great game through the air and on the ground.
Pick: Jayden Daniels (+1100 via bet365)